"History of Soap Lake" A Sculpture Commemorating The Healing Waters of Soap Lake

The Vision

The man is calling the healing waters
His expression suggests he's calling the Healing Spirit with a knowing expectation

The woman is the vessel, the receiver
The bowl suggests portability
Perhaps to take the healing waters
To the needy

Together they become givers of the gift of healing

(©Raymond Gravelle 2007)

"History of Soap Lake"

	Summary based on “Soap Lake History” compiled by Bennye Rushton and offered as a free e-book download, just click on the book cover to the left to download the the e-book and find out more about Soap Lake and it's healing waters..
	13,000 year ago The Ice Age created the Grand Coulee through a series of cataclysmic floods Soap Lake marks the lower or southern end of lower Grand Coulee and Dry Falls marks the head of it.
	First known human life around Soap Lake Pacific Northwest Native American tribe called the Tsincayuse may have been the lakes first inhabitants. “Tradition holds that the lake was known by at least two Indian names — Smokiam, which means "healing waters" and Let-to-to-weints, which is said to mean "healing water springs." This would indicate that they were aware of the healing properties of the water.”

Soap Lake ... The Story

This is a story of how a few dozen garden club little ol' ladies have raised $100,000 and at least another $100,000 worth of volunteer hours to conceive, create and construct the "Calling the Healing Waters" sculpture/sundial. Donor’s were solicited, Annual Plant & "Heritage" Sales were held, since 1993. Last fundraiser netted the Club $5,000 from their annual Memorial Day sale. That’s a long time to wait to see a vision come true. And now it almost is.

Check out the site to discover why Soap Lake is famous for healing, learn more about the artists and limited edition sculptures to be offered soon, and don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this historical project by purchasing your own memorial stone. What a way to make a lasting impression.

Be a Part of History

Memorial Stone
(5" x 10")
for Promontory Plaza

Here is a rare opportunity to be connected to something greater than yourself and make a permanent statement for history to see. We’re not talking ethereal stuff like data on a computer but stones sandblasted with your message. You can memorialize a loved one, commemorate an event or make your own statement of significance.

Ideas are limited only to your imagination. Some have strung together more than one stone for a longer message. Others offer messages of healing and peace and thought provoking questions.

Pallet of finished stones at International Tumble Stone